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Bremont MBIIvsSpinnaker Bradner

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
Bradner
SpinnakerBradner
MSRP $179

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
Bradner42mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
Bradner40h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
Bradner180m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
Bradner$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Tidal Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$179

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bremont MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

Spinnaker Bradner

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Bradner's vibrant dials and excellent lume on indices and bezel, with one owner noting comfortable wearability on a 7-inch wrist. Reviewers flag imprecise finishing on the minute ring and an inner bezel crown that rotates too easily, while some owners report the internal rotating bezel does not stay in position. The watch features a Seiko NH35 movement with a 41-hour power reserve and is priced around $390-$430 USD. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Bradner to be a fun, affordable diver, with its vibrant dials and strong lume being key selling points.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Atlantic Blue's reliable Seiko NH35 automatic movement is a key strength. The watch's lume performance is somewhat lacking, which may be a trade-off for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's bezel action, with one reviewer praising it as smooth and precise, while the other two do not mention it.

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